Hearing Threshold Test
Sensation: Audition
Language(s)
English
Description
An assessment of hearing. Participants are asked to tap a button when they hear sounds presented in each ear, which gradually decrease in volume.
Administration Info
Age range: 7+
Test Time: 6 minutes
Available in: NIH ToolBox
Administration: Examiner-administered
Devices: iPad
Additional equipment required: Yes
Qualification Level: N/A
Supplies & Equipment
The Hearing Threshold test was specifically calibrated with the following headphones; either of these headphones are required to obtain valid results on the Hearing Threshold test:
Sennheiser HD 25-1 headphones or
Sennheiser HD 280 Pro headphones
Resources
Please see Toolbox Learning & Resources for manuals and other test materials.